The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is a non-profit, non-government, professional association of broadcasting organisations, formed in 1964 to facilitate the development of broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region and to organise co-operative activities amongst its members. It currently has over 200 members in 58 countries, reaching a potential audience of about 3 billion people.

The ABU provides a forum for promoting the collective interests of television and radio broadcasters, and encourages regional and international co-operation between broadcasters.

The ABU works closely with the regional broadcasting unions in other parts of the world on matters of common concern, and with many other international organisations, to exchange information on the latest developments in broadcasting, undertake activities to improve the skills and technologies of its members, and encourage harmonisation of operating and technical broadcasting standards and systems in the region.

The ABU is the third largest of the world's eight broadcasting unions, but covers the largest geographic area of the world.  http://www.abu.org.my/

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ATiS established in 1986, champions industry issues on behalf of the ICT / Telecommunications industry in Singapore.

It seeks to provide a common platform for all members of the industry to interact, work together and position Singapore as a leading global InfoCommunications (ICT) hub.

ATiS members come from all areas of the ICT / Telecommunications industry including Service Providers and Operators, Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers, Value-Added Resellers (VARs), System Integrators (SIs), Consultants and RND organisations.

ATiS seeks to keep it's members abreast with up-coming technologies and industry updates by organising regular seminars and info-sharing sessions.

ATiS reinforces its presence in the industry by participating in international/regional conferences and exhibitions, facilitating networking sessions with foreign trading partners, representing the industry in national standards committees and establishing regular dialogues between the industry and the Government. www.atis.org.sg

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GSA represents leading GSM/3G/WCDMA-HSPA/LTE suppliers worldwide, covering close to 100% of mobile market share. GSA delivers authoritative facts, market intelligence, objective analysis and information. Over 54,000 professionals from 196 countries used the GSA website www.gsacom.com in the past year. Interaction and enhanced information-sharing with fixed and mobile operators is facilitated by seminars and other events, including the GSA Mobile Broadband Forum, and via the Operators Zone for immediate global reach. GSA advises governments, regulators and policy-makers on optimum conditions for market development. Briefings are given to media and analysts. GSA is a 3GPP Market Representation Partner and co-operates with other key organisations worldwide. www.gsacom.com

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The ICU Forum offers Internet Communications Users a platform to share views, exchange information and recommend products and services that members have found to add value to the Internet communications experience. Membership is open to everybody who is willing to contribute to improving and bringing Internet communications to a broader user base. The Forum is a non profit association funded by its members. http://www.icuforum.org/


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The vision of the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) is to become the premier marketing association for internet and mobile organizations.

The mission of IMMAP is to spearhead the use of the internet and mobile to become recognized marketing mediums in the industry by:

1. Establishing a code of ethics and set of standards for the execution of internet and mobile marketing in the country

2. Providing the latest research and studies on the effectiveness of internet and mobile as marketing tools

3.Conduct presentations to advertising and marketing professionals regarding the power brought about by digital and interactive media

4. Develop camaraderie and share best practices among professionals in the digital and interactive industry

5. Create a monitoring and audit standard for market ranking and performance to allow better decision making for advertising and marketing professionals.

6. Growing the industry through the creation and management of global opportunities for members, and making the Philippines a global player in providing digital marketing services

7.Recognizing excellence in the field of web and mobile marketing and advertising.

http://www.immap.com.ph/


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The Mobile Entertainment Forum is the global trade association of the mobile media industry, working on behalf of its diverse membership to drive mobile entertainment adoption, shape regulation and deliver competitive advantage to its members

MEF initiatives change the industry
MEF anticipates, defines and addresses issues and opportunities for the industry that monetises mobile media, by identifying sustainable business solutions, promoting best practice and influencing policy to accelerate the business

MEF insights provide competitive advantage
MEF is the global forum for the exchange of unique insights and expertise which creates competitive advantage for its members through trade development, the sharing of knowledge and connection to industry leaders

MEF policy protects your business
MEF engages stakeholders across the mobile entertainment industry at both a local and international level, to shape regulation and raise awareness of its effective implementation with the aim of protecting revenues and ensuring a positive consumer experience
www.m-e-f.org

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Malaysian Association of Bumiputera ICT Industry and Entrepreneurs (NEF) began as a support system and self help group for technopreneurs since 1997. As time passes, it has evolved into an organisation that is now recognised by the Government of Malaysia as a leading organisation that is focused in representing Bumiputera Technopreneurs in Malaysia.

As an organisation that represents the ICT industry, it is supported with extensive knowledge, expertise and various resources in the ICT and Telecommunications via its members. It is also forms alliances with other cross industry associations with a vision of moving forward as a united front. NEF main areas of focus are Funding, Market Access, Technopreneur Development and Creativity and Innovation.

For more information, please visit www.nef.org.my

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The SIP Center is a portal for both educating users and the commercial development of the Session Initiation Protocol. Serving the SIP developer community as well as the wider industry since July of 2000,  the SIP Center offers comprehensive technical and market resources to those interested in everything SIP!  Access a comprehensive products and services directory, the latest SIP news and special interest articles, tutorials, whitepapers, developers resources and much more. Visit The SIP Center for information on all things SIP at www.sipcenter.com

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Thailand Internet Association started in 1982 with the official registration with the Thai government as “Thai Federation for Information Processing (TFIP)” to represent Thailand in the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP). In 1998, TFIP voted to join hand with about 20,000 internauts in Thailand to officially register with the Thai government “Thailand Internet Association” which now represents Thailand in IFIP. Thailand Internet Association carries out all kinds of activities such as monthly seminars, radio program, periodicals articles, journal publications, book publications, serving as sources of information and comments and provide advises to organization in Thailand.

http://www.internet.th.org/

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